Move Aimed at Restarting Peace Process, but May Not Satisfy Kabul

The Pakistani government said Saturday it had released seven Afghan Taliban prisoners, in a move it said was aimed at helping revive the stalled peace process in Afghanistan.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai pressed for the release of Taliban members in Pakistani custody on a visit to Islamabad last month. Top Afghan officials believe senior Taliban figures can help jump-start peace negotiations with the insurgent leadership.